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FP53 RXU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 99,004 miles on the clock, averaging 8,882 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FP53 RXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,882

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,004 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,882
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 RXU 6k29k52k76k99k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,874 miles
PASS
Mileage91,130 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,635 miles
Since last MOT+9,585 miles
PASS
Mileage76,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,050 miles
Since last MOT+15,267 miles
PASS
Mileage60,783 miles
Since last MOT+1,519 miles
PASS
Mileage59,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage50,896 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,895 miles
Since last MOT+10,783 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,494 miles
PASS
Mileage31,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage22,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,248 miles
PASS
Mileage13,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage5,843 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 RXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 RXU

What car is FP53 RXU?

FP53 RXU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 RXU?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 RXU was 99,004 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 RXU passed its MOT?

FP53 RXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2017.

Is FP53 RXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 RXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FP53 RXU?

FP53 RXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.